I think the elderly have pretty high participation in elections. So, as a demographic, they have a disproportionate influence on elections.
But the argument that they will be discouraged by an ID requirement is bunk. Who has more time on their hands than a retiree ? Retirees have plenty of time on their hands to make sure their ID is current.
Retirees are the ones who usually man the polls.
Retirees have plenty of time on their hands to make sure their ID is current.
But, But each year the pictures make me look older. I prefer my old ID thank you even if it's out of date.